Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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OpenChat adds direct crypto transfers through Oisy and NFID Wallet

OpenChat users can now send cryptocurrency directly through the platform using Oisy and NFID Wallet, removing the need to first deposit funds into an...

Onicai SNS proposal goes live on ICP governance

A proposal to move onicai towards decentralised governance through an SNS is now live on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System (NNS), giving the...

ICPanda proposes six protocols for trusted AI agent communication

AI agents are increasingly being designed to communicate and act with less direct human involvement, raising questions about identity, authority, privacy and the reliability...

Liquidium records largest simple loan with $60,700 USDC borrowed against Bitcoin

Liquidium has reported its largest simple loan to date, with a user borrowing about $60,700 in USDC by providing two Bitcoin as collateral. According to...
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Bitcoin Goes Double Duty with Bitfinity and Pell

Bitcoin, long celebrated as a secure store of value, is being given an entirely new lease of life. Bitfinity has teamed up with the...
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The Internet Computer’s 37 Subnets: A New Kind of Blockchain Collaboration

The Internet Computer (ICP) is forging its path in the blockchain world, making waves with its 37 subnets, or Layer-2 (L2) solutions, which work...
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ClaimLink and ICP Hub Thailand Forge Partnership for Web3 Revolution

ClaimLink has joined forces with ICP Hub Thailand to bring a fresh approach to NFT and token distribution on the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP)....
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Electric Capital’s 2024 Developer Report Highlights ICP’s Growth

Electric Capital’s 2024 Developer Report has brought encouraging news for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem. Developer growth in this blockchain surged by 75%...
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VanEck’s 2025 Predictions Ignite Crypto Buzz

VanEck has set the stage for a fascinating year ahead with its bold predictions for 2025, sparking conversations across the blockchain and cryptocurrency community....
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Betting on the Brightest: Joel Comm Picks ICP as #1

When Joel Comm speaks, the digital crowd listens. The Internet pioneer’s latest musings on blockchain projects have caught the attention of enthusiasts and investors...